Head of Brands

Our client is a fast paced and demanding sourcing office with global operations. They now have an exciting opportunity for someone to head up the licensed brands team in their thriving Bangladesh hub.
Are you looking for something new, keen for an adventure, want to live an expat life and to travel to some amazing places?  If so, this could just be the ticket!

Head of  Brands - The Role:

• Reporting into the MD your remit is to maximize the Sales & Profit for your product area.
• You will be working closely with the brands and UK buying and design teams, ensuring you have the most appropriate local manufacturers which will result in the best offer for the business.
• Research and understand brand identity, USP, expectations to develop and offer costs from the region.
• Identify opportunities on products that could be sourced and developed from the region and promote product capabilities to the brands.
• Win bulk business by quoting the earliest and most realistic dates.
• Monitor critical path on styles/volumes contracted to deliver on time.
• Constant communication with the UK brand representatives.
• Travel to meet customers as necessary and manage the product offer from your region. Work closely with your supply base to share market intel and pass to brand representatives.
• Supplier management - Visit factories and review product development, bulk critical path management, attend to resolve exceptions, share KPI’s and support suppliers to improve standards.
• Understand quality and technical standard of the brands.
• Follow up with technical and quality teams to produce  and deliver bulk stock meeting the approved / expected standards.
• Review manpower based on sales to ensure required resources are in place to service meeting the expectations of brands
• Evaluate and train team members to improve service levels

Head of  Brands - The Candidate:

• Preferable minimum 5-8 years with excellent experience in merchandising/account management.
• You will also have a strong understanding of technical requirements into the UK/European markets.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills to develop strategies for the brand to gain a competitive edge.
• Excellent communication skills to work across all functions to ensure the best product offer.
• Sales focused and commercially driven with strong negotiation skills.
• Resourceful, organized, energetic, analytical and competent.
• Able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines.
• A self starter and problem solver.  

Head of Brands - The Package:

• Attractive salary with beneficial taxes
• Excellent holidays
• Medical insurance
• Bonus potential
• Other benefits –
  Spacious fully furnished apartment for you to choose, availability of a car and a driver at your service, home trip and business travel to UK , relocation assistance, membership of exclusive expat clubs with indoor and outdoor sports facilities, spa, salon, choice of drinks, food etc…
  Life in Dhaka –
  Dhaka is mostly bright and sunny throughout the year. Availability of indoor and outdoor sports, yoga facilities and many other activities.
  Exclusive clubs for expats with facilities of spa, swimming pool to relax, socialize with different nationalities in and outside the industry.
  Inter club swimming, tennis, football, darts and many more friendly tournaments exclusively for expats.
  Filled with entertainment activities (DJ music, live musical shows, theme nights ( St. Patricks celebrations, Spanish, Italian, Mexican nights).
  Monthly branded clothing sales exclusively for expats with a wide range of clothing from different brands.
  Range of best restaurants from local to international cuisine of your choice.
  Supermarkets to get local and imported essentials and groceries.
  Explore natural forests, mountains, rivers, tea estates and beaches out of Dhaka.
  Direct flights to explore Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and many other countries to spend a long weekend.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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